La Locanda dello Chef

I often go there for a business lunch. I get a fish main course, a side dish, water, and coffee for €20. I've tried the monkfish tail, the tuna steak, and the grilled sea bass. Everything is excellent.

I was initially skeptical about seafood in Rieti, but I was completely blown away. The quality and craftsmanship were excellent. Generous portions, the takeout option was convenient and efficient. The chef and staff were incredibly kind, even offering us a complimentary bottle of wine. They also offer excellent seafood tagliatelle, including gluten-free ones. Take advantage of it!

Really nice place where quality and price match very well with this restaurant...outdoor seating in the summer convenient parking very high quality of dishes excellent wines I recommend👍

Excellent seafood restaurant, with top-quality ingredients. We had the mixed antipasto and mixed seafood roast: they're absolutely worth a try. The fish is delicate and fresh, making it truly one of the best seafood restaurants in the city for the price. We'll be back to try the pasta!

And who would have thought we'd be eating such good fish near Rieti... Congratulations, first of all, for your ability to source such fresh, high-quality ingredients so far from the sea. Then, a note from a diner who's nine months pregnant, who has a craving for fish but obviously can't yet enjoy raw seafood, who's fed up with the usual sea bass, but also who's immediately disturbed by the first hint of a vaguely "strong" flavor—in short, not easy to satisfy: I had the cod with chestnuts, and it was delicious, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a delicate cream broth that wasn't at all greasy or buttery. And a monkfish with porcini mushrooms, which I'd happily include in the best fish dishes I've ever eaten. Meaty, firm, soft, the porcini mushrooms cooked to perfection, flavorful but not overpowering. Then I stole the scallops au gratin from my husband's appetizer, and they were perfectly cooked, too. In short, many people are trying to be chefs these days, making strange combinations that they don't know how to manage. Here, the people in the kitchen really know how to cook, and when you eat, you can hear it loud and clear. Really good. Friendly and fast service despite it being busy, very fair bill. Clean and tidy place. Super top!

This is my first time here and it won't be my last! What can I say, everything was truly excellent. The tagliolini allo scoglio were a little too peppery but still excellent. The fish was fresh. The prices were reasonable, the dishes were plentiful. The owner was very kind, as was the waitress. I'll definitely be back. 100% satisfied. If there were 6 stars, I would have given them.

Compliments to chef DANIELE, quiet and well-organized location, the staff is very prepared and Mrs. Renata is very nice and friendly. Fresh dishes and good combination of the various types of fish present. See you next time.

First time with them, exceptional staff, friendly and makes you feel at home straight away. The spectacular food has exceptional, defined and truly exquisite flavours. The only advice on the external environment in the summer period is to use some mosquito nets. But for the rest 🔝

We stumbled upon it by chance. We arrived at 2:20 PM and were seated without any problems. There were three of us eating; we had a fried appetizer, very good fresh calamari, and the fried food was perfect. For our first course, tagliolini with clams and two seafood ones. What can I say? Exceptional. Fresh fish and plenty of it. Congratulations!

Welcoming place, very attentive and kind staff in the dining room, the dishes offered are excellent, masterfully cooked by the chef. Honest prices. Absolutely worth a try

Certainly dishes made with absolutely fresh fish, respectable portions, quiet and cool environment outside. Pleasantly ventilated. Discreet but present service. Highly recommended....

We've been coming here for years and will never tire of it. We've shared our birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions here because these two are like family. You can count on them every time to satisfy your loved ones, friends, and anyone who, like us, loves fresh fish cooked with love and exquisite craftsmanship. Thank you, Renata, thank you, Daniele. We can always count on you. Thank you for the unique satisfaction you've given us over the years. We love you, and God bless you!